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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
7
A report outlines the shift of the Lorain County Class B scholastic basketball tournament from Elyria to Lorain for better facilities and lower rental costs at Lorain High School. It notes Southwestern Conference plans a league preview to fund a medical fund, with Ely Stadium as a backup site.
Cleveland honors Bill Veer s in a ceremony titled Man of the Vow amid plans to restore baseball dignity. Officials expect 4 capacity crowds at Cleveland Endeans as part of the tribute.
In New York the claim that Miller and Marion may shift from defense to power hitting is tested as Marion leads the Cardinals to a comeback win over the Reds in Cincinnati with four hits and a two run homer. Miller homers in a losing effort as Red Munger shuts out the Cardinals.
The Rothgery Motors of the Lorama Medina County Baseball League will hold an organization meeting Saturday afternoon at the Rothgery Motors garage in Grafton. Session set for 1:30. Manager Bertie Wabakak asks all last year’s nine and any other players who wish to report. The Rothgery Motors will be a part of Crafton entries in the Lee Yeitt-Miduin League this season, other teams include Larson Foundry.
The Ferries He White Pott VFA 9019 softball team will hold its first practice of the season on the Hampton diamond at 30 today. Manager Thomas Michel reported today that all positions are open with tryouts for Avon wives. Re ported players include Freeman Wordyon Buck Jones Denis Wastington Ball Gillespie Norman Herry George o Sanry Rucher Hernan Brantleys Harald Crosby Brenton Saunders deny Jones Wile Howe William Meare Charles Lewis and Witliam Byrd.
The Fioria Brase and Browse tam hold a Class F Baseball League meeting this evening at 2 Lake PETE Sti member home. Last year’s team paths aim for Toelark as Wyssaye Brower beats the amataged) thossessent by Bo Dewer dod Hasces Hyer.
The Mortielans won the half home pin league title with a five game margin in the second half after the final round of matches. They extended a three game lead by sweeping Eric Radin, while Lorain Glana lost twice to Northwood Inn as the Glass team fell into a second-plain tie with Milton’s.
The 600 Glab Olimiple Home League ed Evantsh saw Milton's Jewelers lead with a 2,757 team series while Evaniah Posts and Ed Evanish posted 638 and 636 respectively. Dewes Fackler had the high individual game at 248 as the Moose Clit set a league high. Bittner Funeral Home faces Eldred Paper as a rolloff for the season title at Olympic Recreation on Wednesday April 23 at 7 p.m.
William Helis the Golden Greek and cosmetics queen Elizabeth Arden Graham back two rich owners in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica. Cosmic Bomb and Jet Pilot loom as Derby contenders as Wood honors and history weigh on their chances. Jet Pilot won the Jamaica Handicap setting a promising tone for a year that could crown the Roses.
City Golf League elected Robert Kiely president for the coming season with Wo PL Laser as vice president and William Blyke as secretary treasurer. Richard Baird and K BL Crandall join the executive committee. season starts May 6 with 16 teams. Matches on Tue and Thu, closes Aug 16. tentative round-up Sept 6. Sponsors listed include Haserodt Jewelers and American Radiator.
The Glenfield team withdraws from the Loran Medina County Baseball League prompting officials to seek a replacement. Managers of interested teams are urged to contact Roland Mattin in Columbia or attend the league meeting at LaGrange Town Hall next Monday at 8.
Officals announce a potential heavyweight title bout as Tony Zale of Chicago leads and New York’s Korky Graziana is sought today by manager Sam Pian. The commission schedules a special meeting to discuss dates and venues amid growing interest and a $4000 prize fund.
The latest freshmen signees include Bob Callahan a six foot center from the University of Michigan, Edwin Harris a Southeastern Conference guard from Mississippi State, a Virginia Wesleyan product, and Lee Tevis a halfback and track star from Washington. Philadelphia offense beat the Stags 4 to 7 in game one of a seven game league championship series.
Royal Crown Cola won top team honors in the Smitty's League 70 per cent handicap tournament at the Bowling Center with 2,888 total. Herman Esch led individuals with an 862 series and 241 game, while toe Yarsa! was runner up with a 632 handicap series. High single games included R. Wasalery at 243 and Esch at 241. Team standings list Crown Cola 2,888. Curley's Market 2,590?. Harrison Tool Come dy 2,?. South End Furnace 2,780. Bud's Barbers 2,726. Glenwood Tree Service 2,708. Resar Service 2,642.
The Perry Fay softball team will practice on the Jefferson diamond at 6 o clock today for the Industrial League season. If weather closes in, drill will be postponed to Friday at the same time and location. Manager Jack Yarsa asks eligible employees to report.
Elyria High charts the season opener with Parma High at Ely Stadium Friday at 4 PM in the Western Division of the Metropolitan League. Coach Ralph Haver plans McNulty or Hafferkamp on the mound with Moyer Mason Yucka in the infield and McKittrick Kopp Mason in the outfield. Glaze has left the squad.
Edward Evanish was elected president of the Olympic Recreation Home Bowling League for 1947 48 after the annual officers election at Olympic Recreation. Next season’s officers include Bruce Spaulding as vice president Fran Kayglen as secretary treasurer and league representative to the Flyria Cry Bowling Association. Club Tristam softball team will practice on Roosevelt diamond today and members may try out for positions.
Elyria Baseball Commission and Recreation Board program director D. W. Trubey will host a Wednesday evening meeting with City League softball team managers to discuss existing rules and Passitje rule changes. The session begins at 7:30 in city council chambers with commission members Max Podley chairman Al Wachauerger Ray Craft H. 2. Agate and Eugene Collins.
Edna Reynolds is named the new president for the coming year by the Emviia Women’s Rowing Association after ballots at a recent meeting. Other officers elected include Millie Buck as vice president Peg Taylor as secretary treasurer and Louise Haistett as sergeant at arms.
The General Industries softball team will hold a practice season Friday at 4 30 welock at the Mc Kinley diamond. All members of last year s team and any other players interested in trying out for the squad are asked to report in time for the drill. Starts 8 15 at E S Auditorium.
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